Earl's Premier

Wow wow wow! Where to even begin?! I've been wanting to go here since it opened, and now with all the accolades, I REALLY wanted to go, but Brookside is a trek to get to from where I live so it's taken me ages to get here but I know I'll be back, and hopefully soon! I will say, when we first arrived, it didn't give the best first impression. The entrance is really crowded (or cozy, however, you feel like defining it) and though we had reservations, it felt a little disorganized. But fortunately we maybe waited 3 minutes and got to our seats and wonderful meal right away. Once I was seated, I could really appreciate the cozy vibes. Once you are at your table, it feels more spacious and while it's a pretty noisy restaurant, it added to the experience, like a neighborhood spot, rather than obnoxious. Anyway, our waitress came by pretty quickly and told us the drink specials. I got the frozen Singapore sling special, and my boyfriend got their play on a sangria. A few minutes later she came back to go over the menu. She gave some really solid recommendations. But we started with appetizers, which were the hush puppies and the crabcake. You can get an option of two crabcakes, but they are sizable and I knew that we were gonna get a lot of food, so we went with 1. I will say one of the most impressive parts of the meal was the speed of the kitchen. We were lucky to be seated right across from the kitchen and they were moving! Plus, it was fun seeing all the different food coming out. Everything looked so good! Our apps actually came out a minute or 2 before the drinks. And holy cow, they were incredible. The hush puppies in particular were mind-blowing. Like if a hush puppy and a funnel cake had a baby. So light and fluffy on the inside and so crispy on the outside. I'd go back just for the hush puppies, but I don't wanna sleep on the crabcake either. Huge chunks of crab and really delicious. I'm glad we got just one because it was quite sizable and really filling. I should add that we both really enjoyed our drinks and as we were working our way through our appetizers, we put in our entrée orders. We ordered the crispy fried fish, their play on fish and chips, and the lobster roll (which was $48 on the day we went, since it's not listed on the menu). Those also came out at an impressive clip. My boyfriend and I were sharing entrées, so I started with the fish and chips. I thought they were delicious. I really enjoyed their play on a tartar sauce, which was very heavy on dill, but with a kick of jalapeño. My boyfriend didn't love the sauce, but I kept going back to it. The fries were terrific. I was saying to my boyfriend that you know some restaurants do a more rustic fry, but I want my fries to feel like McDonald's fries, but better, and that's what these were. Once we both had about half our plates, we switched. And wow, definitely the best lobster roll I've had in KC. Again, huge chunks of lobster on a delicious roll. This also came with fries plus a really tasty side salad, which was appreciated with such a carb/deep fry heavy meal. Fortunately really generous portions.At this point we were getting pretty full but did leave room for dessert. They had an apple cobbler, a chocolate mousse tart, a root beer float, and ice cream on offer. And while I was really tempted by the root beer float, we decided to go with something that wasn't very easy to make, which was chocolate mousse tart. Our waitress asked if we wanted a scoop of ice cream with it, and we declined. And I'm glad we did because it was very rich and really filling and frankly ice cream would've just been gilding the lily. It was really delicious, and I loved use of salt.Anyway, it really was just an incredible experience. Service was perfect. She showed up at all the right points in the meal, was friendly and helpful. The ambiance, once we were seated, was so cozy and warm, and the food was off-the-charts. And what really struck me is how approachable the menu is. It has all the classic "standard" seafood a midwesterner would like - fish and chips, crab cakes, shrimp cocktail, but also options for people who won't eat seafood as well as a significant raw bar for those who do, all in a really small, but smart, menu. Frankly never seen such a concise menu. What more can you ask for? So definitely get yourself to Earl's Premier!

On a whim, I decided to stop by Earls yesterday. It was early, and they had just opened. I was immediately greeted by the hostess and proceeded to take a seat at the bar. A few minutes after being seated, I was warmly welcomed by Shaina, who was incredibly sweet and attentive.Feeling relaxed, I browsed the menu and quickly spotted the mussels, which caught my attention. I ordered a non-alcoholic Guinness to accompany them--even though I'm not usually a beer drinker, I enjoy it with mussels. To my pleasant surprise, my meal arrived promptly. The mussels were plump and flavorful, and the sauce was exceptional. I can already tell this will be my new lunchtime favorite!Overall, the service was outstanding, and the food was absolutely delicious.Sincerely,Louis Gutierrez

Haven't even gotten to dinner yet. They brought me a bowl of bouillabaisse to start for my birthday after great cocktails. So cozy, so friendly and they are right there when we need them. Kinda built our own seafood tower on the way soon. I'd be shocked if it isn't awesome. I was right. The vastness of the outstandingness was huge. Eat here.

Best place for oysters! The food was fresh and yummy! The staff are super friendly and helpful. The place is a bit small, but the ambient was very cozy. The pricing was fair as well.

Recently visited Earl's Premier and absolutely fell in love with it! The place has a charming, rustic fisherman's cabin vibe. Upon entering, you're greeted by a bar with an impressive drink selection, and the dining area ahead feels cozy. The menu is short but thoughtfully curated, offering unique options. We started with oysters, clam chowder, and chilled sweet corn vichyssoise--each dish was fantastic. For the main course, we had the oyster BLT sandwich and Marylander Club Jr., both served to perfection. For dessert, we indulged in the chocolate tart, which was the perfect sweet ending. This spot is a true gem for seafood lovers in KC with great ambiance and service!

What a cool spot if you are looking for fresh oysters. This is the old Chai Shai spot (RIP ), but they did an awesome job remodeling the inside to feel like you're somewhere on the East coast eating freshly shucked oysters. If you have to get one thing, you have to start with the frozen G&T, so good and definitely worth however many calories are in it. They have changing selection of oysters from both coasts, all were delicious and very fresh. We also had a cup of the clam chowder which we thought was awesome, as well as the fried clam strips. For our mains we had the lobster roll which was on point, as well as the fish and chips and mussels. Mussels were just ok but everything else was very tasty. This is a great spot if you are looking for fresh oysters paired with a nice drink. They do have a patio which will be fun on those nice summer evenings. Final review: 5/5 stars

Incredible food and service. We tried the clam chowder soup, scallops, fish special , and a platter of Maine oysters. All delicious! It is a smaller location so I would recommend a reservation on any weekend night to ensure a table. Service was very attentive. Our clam chowder soup came pretty late and our waiter was more than happy to comp the soup off our bill. We declined as the food and service were so great. It's difficult to find truly good and fresh seafood living in the Midwest. I'd also highly recommend the frozen gin & tonic! Chefs kiss

The good:-the patio is such a vibe, it was the perfect weather and such a great space-frozen gin & tonic, do i need to say anything else?-crab bisque was the soup of the day and was to die forThe not so good:-the fish and chips were fine but the breading on the fish was just too crispy and flavorless for me-our waitress was awkward to the point it was a little uncomfortable

Possibly the best seafood I've ever had! SO GOOD! Everything tasted so fresh. It's a very fun atmosphere, but is definitely tight and loud. Reservations are a must. Service was great and food and drinks were even better. This might be my new go to!

Food good. Waiter good. Disappointed in a random lady walking around taking up dishes without asking. We lost a plate of lobster because I think she thought we were done.